South Tyneside man must sign sex offender register after flirting with girl online

A man who kissed a teenage girl after flirting with her online has been ordered to sign on the sex offender register.
Magistrates in South Tyneside heard Dale Underwood, of Lynton Avenue, Jarrow, was ‘flattered’ by the attention he received from the girl.
Underwood, 27, admitted sexual touching of a girl under 16 years.
Paul Anderson, prosecuting, said: “He kissed her on the lips although he told her he meant to kiss her on the neck.
“The girl’s parents became aware of what had happened and called the police. Underwood was arrested and admitted what he had done.”
“He admitted it was a... read more

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